I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to produce a final bill that best supports the needs of our veteran and military communities.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Georgia District 2
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
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Voting Record — 584
Yes46%
No51%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
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Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratGeorgia District 2
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This bill does not do enough to give veterans access to the timely healthcare that they deserve, and it lacks the accountability needed to make sure that taxpayers’ dollars are being spent responsibly.
However, there are a few areas where I feel that the bill falls short in providing for our servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Access to quality healthcare is one of the most important ways we can support members of the armed forces.
I supported this bipartisan funding bill because of its strong efforts to provide for military readiness through access to safe housing, childcare, and strong, resilient military installations.
On Tuesday, the House Appropriations Committee voted on the Fiscal Year 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies funding bill.
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This evening, I led the chamber in a moment of silence remembering Congressman David Scott, who passed away today.
My statement:
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Finally, the funding bill includes extreme policy riders, including ones that put election security in jeopardy.
The proposed funding bill also cuts funds to agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Small Business Administration, making consumers more vulnerable to bad actors and withdrawing support from America's entrepreneurs.
This is already concerning when some of the largest and most profitable mega corporations are paying nothing in federal taxes while hard-working Americans are shouldering more of the tax burden after the big, ugly bill was passed last year.
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By cutting the legs off IRS watchdogs, billionaires and corporations would find it easier to avoid paying taxes they owe the American public.
During debate, I shared my concerns that the majority continues to make deep cuts to the Internal Revenue Service's enforcement budget.
On Friday, the House Appropriations subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee started consideration of its Fiscal Year 2027 funding bill.
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I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress and find common ground where possible with Sec. Rollins to make sure we take care of our producers and rural communities.
Questions & Answers w/Sec. Rollins:
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Closing:
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The economic stress from the cost of military strikes and cuts to agricultural, healthcare, housing, and nutrition programs has affected everything from the cost of putting food on the table to being able to afford housing and having quality healthcare close to home.
In the last year, prices have skyrocketed – especially since the start of U.S. military strikes in Iran – for everything from fuel and diesel to the inputs our farmers need to grow the food and materials America needs.
Last week, I wrapped up my most recent round of meetings in the Second Congressional District with agricultural producers, ag industry groups, and rural community organizations.
Also, I noted that Sec. Rollins is building on the achievements of previous Administrations, both Democratic and Republican, to address disaster relief and other safety net issues.
During yesterday’s hearing, I let Sec. Rollins know about my constituents’ dismay with drastic cuts and shocking eliminations to USDA programs and staff on which farmers and families rely.
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to raise some concerns with USDA Sec. Brooke Rollins when she testified before Congress about the President’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Opening Remarks:
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These discussions help inform my work in Congress on behalf of GA which has over 22 million acres of timberland. Our state exports almost $4 billion each year in forest products, the most of any state in the nation. The booming industry also provides almost 150,000 jobs to hardworking Georgians.
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Voting History584 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
584 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | S. 2503 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 6329 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-12 | H.R. 2189 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | S. 1383 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | S. 1383 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 261 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 261 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.J. Res. 72 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 3617 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H.R. 3617 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1057 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1057 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1042 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-11 | H. Res. 1042 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-10 | H.R. 1531 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-09 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-04 | H.R. 4090 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H. Res. 1032 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-03 | H.R. 3123 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-02 | H.R. 980 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Con. Res. 68 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 6359 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-22 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-22 | H. Res. 1014 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.J. Res. 140 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 6945 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H. Res. 1009 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-21 | H.R. 5764 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-20 | H.R. 5763 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 2988 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H.R. 7006 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-14 | H. Res. 992 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-01-13 | H.R. 4593 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.